BARR: Shirley  1925 - 2006

Shirley Barr (nee Skibsted) passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Bethany Care Centre in Calgary, AB, on July 2, 2006, at the age of 81 years. Shirley will be remembered with love by her children and their partners: Don and Barb, Wendy and Barry, and Valerie and Randy, as well as her grandchildren: Shelley, Robyn, Beau, Ashley, James, Hilary, Kimberly, Darren and Jennifer. Shirley will also be remembered by her great grandchildren: Tess, William, Mary, Augustus, Ashley, Alex, Sydney, Ethan and Kai, as well as her sister Norma Blair, brothers Vern and Willard Skibsted, and her nieces and nephews, who were very special to Auntie Shirley. She was predeceased by her son Gordon, her husband Rial, her parents Gladys and Carl, her brothers, Donny, Bob and Eric, her sister Grayce, her great niece Janine, and her great nephew Jordan. Shirley was a proud Albertan. She was born on April 11, 1925 in Drumheller, AB. She grew up in Beynon and moved to Calgary with her family as a young girl. There, she attended Rideau Park School and Western Canada High School. Shirley worked in the Bank of Toronto in Calgary for several years before marrying Rial in 1946. Rial was the love of her life. They raised their children and farmed for nearly 50 years at the Owl Ranch at Rosebud. Shirley was an active and dedicated member of the local community. She strongly believed in the preservation of our history, and worked to restore and maintain the Rosebud Museum, and helped to write the Rosebud History Book. She took great pleasure in selecting and giving readings at local showers and events. Shirley was a deeply creative person. She could turn anything, from a lunchbox to an old necktie, into a work of art. Many family and friends are proud owners of a quilt, “Made with love by Shirley”. She had a true sense of fun and adventure. Whether sifting through hidden treasures in a garbage dump in Yellowknife, exploring and getting lost in the streets of Copenhagen, or walking through an old cemetery, Shirley was always eager to try or learn something new. Shirley was a passionate person. She approached life with clear values and a profound faith. She so loved her family and friends, children and grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Shirley taught us to laugh hard, love deeply and give with all of our hearts. A Memorial Service was held at the Chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home on Saturday, July 8, 2006 at 2:00 PM.. If so desired, a memorial tribute may be made in Shirley’s name directly to the charity of one’s choice. To email expressions of sympathy: mountainview@arbormemorial.com subject heading: Shirley Barr. Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY, 17 Avenue SE at Garden Road, (1.5 km east of 84th Street SE ) Calgary. Telephone (403) 272 - 5555.

FLETT: Orval

Orval Flett, passed away on July 5, 2006 at the Foothills Hospital surrounded by loved ones at the age of 89 years. Orval lived out his entire life on the Flett homestead in the Hand Hills. He is survived by his sister June and brother-in-law Les Campbell, brother-in-law Fred Courtney and sisters-in-law Jean and Aileen Flett. Orval leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends Mary and Randy James. He is predeceased by his parents Lester and Mildred Flett. Brothers: Elmer, Lloyd, Gordon, Marvin, Ralph and Dale. Sisters: Olive (Dick) Cosgrave, Orlo (Lawrence) Hickey, Mary (John) McNab and Ilene Courtney. Nephews: Kerry Flett , Bob Cosgrave and Richard Cosgrave. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the nurses and staff at the Drumheller Regional Hospital, Foothills Hospital and STARS Air Ambulance. A Memorial Service was held at the Hand Hills Lake Clubhouse (www.handhills.ab.ca) on Monday, July 10, 2006 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desired, donations may be made to STARS Air Ambulance (1441 Aviation Park NE, Box 570, Calgary, AB T2E 8M7).